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Pumpkin spice, done properly

Real roasted pumpkin, freshly ground spices, and absolutely no syrup. Our autumn special is back for the season.

Theo Brandt
Theo Brandt

Head Baker4 min read

Pumpkin spice donuts with cinnamon sticks and small pumpkins

We know, we know. Pumpkin spice has a reputation. But when you roast real sugar pumpkins until they caramelize and grind cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, and ginger the same morning, it tastes like a completely different thing.

Pumpkin spice donuts with cinnamon sticks and small pumpkins
Each batch uses about two roasted pumpkins.

What goes in

The pumpkin goes into the dough itself, which gives the crumb a gorgeous amber color and a soft, almost custardy texture. The glaze is a brown sugar and spice blend finished with a pinch of flaky salt.

It pairs beautifully with a hot oat-milk latte or, if you ask us, a plain black filter coffee. Available every day through the end of November while pumpkins last.

An open bakery box with a dozen assorted donuts
Order a half-dozen for the office. You will be popular.
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Theo Brandt

Head Baker

Theo runs the 4 a.m. shift and is the reason our brioche dough is so absurdly soft. He has strong opinions about butter.

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